The Veteran's depressive disorder with history of dysthymic disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that his claim for an increased rating warrants a grant of service connection effective June 5, 1995.
The deciding factor: The Veteran provided new evidence (prior to June 5, 1995) which was not previously considered by VA in determining whether he had depressive disorder with history of dysthymic disorder. This new evidence is presumed credible and sufficient for reopening the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive Disorder with history of dysthymic disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18111550
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Board has granted a 100% evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder with history of dysthymic disorder, effective from the date of the decision. The criteria for this rating were met based on severe social and industrial impairment.
- Granted
The Veteran's depressive disorder with history of dysthymic disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that his claim for an increased rating warrants a grant of service connection effective June 5, 1995.
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